Denes de Holesch Polo Players Oil Painting on Board

Fine Art: Paintings: Oil: Europe: East European Pre 1970: item #768346
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This oil on artist board depicting two polo players is by the important Hungarian horse painter, Denes de Holesch (1910-1983). Board measures 10.5" by 8.75" and frame measures 14" by 12.5" by 1.25". Signed "Holesch" in the lower right corner. This work likely dates from the 1960s to 1970s and resides in an old (likely original) frame. Painting is clean and colors are vibrant. Giltwood frame with linen matte has some losses which have been nicely hidden by relatively new gold paint which has... Click for details

Alajos Bay Hungarian Wooded Landscape Oil Painting

Fine Art: Paintings: Oil: Europe: East European Pre 1930: item #766118
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This is a fine oil painting on wooden board by the Hungarian artist, Alajos Bay (1864 - 1935). Signed by the artist. Board measures 9" by 16" and the contemporary frame measures 12" by 19". This work depicts a woman pausing beside a tall tree along a thickly wooded path, where a few gentlemen has stopped to enjoy the autumn sun lighting the ground through the trees. As with other works by Bay, note the wonderful use of light and shadow here and the vibrant colors depicting the change of season. ... Click for details

Hungarian Judit Bak Abstract Cityscape Oil Painting

Fine Art: Paintings: Oil: Europe: East European Contemporary: item #765090
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This abstract cityscape oil painting on board from 2005 is by the Hungarian artist Judit Bak. Board measures 40 cm by 50 cm (15.7" by 19.7"). Signed and dated by the artist on the rear. This is one of two abstract works by the artist that we currently have for sale. Bak's most recent exhibition was a group show at the Himmelberger Gallery in San Francisco in the fall of 2007.

Hungarian Judit Bak Abstract Cityscape Oil Painting

Fine Art: Paintings: Oil: Europe: East European Contemporary: item #765089
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This abstract cityscape oil painting on board from 2005 is by the Hungarian artist Judit Bak. Board measures 30 cm by 40 cm (11.8" x 15.7"). Signed and dated by the artist on the rear. This is one of two abstract works by the artist that we currently have for sale. Bak's most recent exhibition was a group show at the Himmelberger Gallery in San Francisco in the fall of 2007.

1949 Peasant Portrait by Hungarian Georges S. Monka

Fine Art: Paintings: Oil: Europe: East European Pre 1950: item #760056
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This is a fine oil painting on artist board by the listed artist, Georges S. Monka (1916-2001). Signed by the artist "G. S. Monka", dated "949" (for 1949) with the word "Paris". This lovely impressionist or expressionist work depicts a smiling woman in a long skirt holding a basket of fruit. Note how the shimmering sunlight twinkles through the trees and foliage in the background, and how her skirt is shown in a combination of bright sunlight and shadows. Board measures 13" x 21.75" and frame me... Click for details

Arisztid SZENDY Hungarian Still Life Painting

Fine Art: Paintings: Oil: Europe: East European Pre 1970: item #759745
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This is a fine still life oil on canvas by the Hungarian-American painter, Arisztid Szendy (1903-1972). Modern antique style frame measures 21 3/8" by 17 3/8" by 2 1/4". Thanks for visiting. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments.

Gyula ZORKOCZY Hungarian Landscape Painting

Fine Art: Paintings: Oil: Europe: East European Pre 1930: item #759743
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This is an exceptional figural landscape oil on canvas by the Hungarian painter, Gyula Zorkoczy (1873-1932). Stretcher measures 27 1/2 by 19 7/8 and frame measures 31 by 23 by 2 1/4 inches. Depicted is a woman in a shallow rocky stream. Zorkoczy was born in Nagyroce and studied under Bertalan Szekely at the School of Model Drawing where he obtained a diploma in art instruction. He exhibited at the National Salon beginning in 1907. He is well known for his realistic and brightly colored figural l... Click for details

Hungarian Ferenc Semjen Female Nude Oil on Board

Fine Art: Paintings: Oil: Europe: East European Pre 1940: item #759729
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This is a fantastic female oil painting on board by the Hungarian artst, Ferenc Semjen (1885-1948). Measures 19.5" by 26.75" and weighs approximately 1 lbs. Board is warped, but there is little if any damage to the paint surface. Signed "Semjen" by the artist in the lower right corner. From 1916 his genre and landscape paintings were regularly displayed in the two leading Hungarian Galleries: the National Salon and the Gallery of Hungarian Fine Art. This work was recently purchased at estate sal... Click for details

ANTAL BERKES Paris Streetscape Oil Painting

Fine Art: Paintings: Oil: Europe: East European Pre 1930: item #757366
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This is an exceptional original oil painting on canvas in its original frame by the listed Hungarian artist, Antal Berkes (1874-1938). Excellent condition. Depicted is a street scene believed to be in Paris France. Berkes lived in Paris for some time, and produced cityscapes of the city as well as similar street scenes of Budapest and Vienna ( Wein ). Original, ornate period frame measures 20 1/8" x 24 3/8" x 3.5". Canvas measures 12 1/4" high and 16 1/2" wide. This work carries an old stamped m... Click for details

Endre Komaromi KACZ Oil Painting

Fine Art: Paintings: Oil: Europe: East European Pre 1940: item #757365
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This is an original signed oil painting by the noted Hungarian artist, Endre Komaromi Kacz (1880-1969). In English the artist's name is commonly spelled Katz. Depicted here is a familiar subject for Kacz, namely a warm interior scene with a woman reading a book on a daybed. Frame measures 25.5" x 30.2" and canvas measures 21.4" x 26". Weight is approximately 7-8 lbs. Frame appears to be original to the work. Back of the canvas was painted over but the canvas has not been relined. This work was r... Click for details